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How can you protect your system from hackers

7th Feb 2019, 11:04 AM
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19 Answers
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Well, that's a big question 😃 The best way to protect yourself and minimize security threats is to learn security. The more you learn, the more you understand that security is a big issue and that it is impossible to be protected 100%. I'm certified in information security (CompTIA Security+), and despite this i feel like i'm just scratching the surface and there is still a lot of things to learn.
8th Feb 2019, 11:38 AM
Hicham BOURHIL
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//Bugs free code //Protect against XSS attacks //Watch out for SQL injection //Validate on both sides //Check your passwords(change twice a month) //Avoid file uploads //Use HTTPS --And there are many ways you can secure your sites https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1674724/?ref=app
7th Feb 2019, 1:07 PM
Sudarshan Rai
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1)Don't have always open wifi,use only for work,and computer on. 😝 2)also less programs==more security, also unique programs(somewhat uncommon to public)==more security (change it all and you will not be worried for the works of patching the holes of the public colander)
8th Feb 2019, 12:57 PM
FIREmonger
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Dont click any links anyone sends you and dont go to weird sites.
7th Feb 2019, 1:14 PM
Fyrahh
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I use "bit defender" antivirus program.
8th Feb 2019, 5:29 AM
zai
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Common answer is, use trusted Antivirus and always update viruses database. I agree with him, hitcham. Not in real live or system. Wee cannot secure for 100%. That's its to impossible to realize.
8th Feb 2019, 3:06 PM
KOALA SI kOALA
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Lol many face this question these days. It depends on what system are you talking, every system has it's own features, it's own functionality and therefore, it's own vulnerabilities. For example, a C program probably has more chance to contain memory vulnerabilities than a python program. So the more you know about what you want to protect (and how to protect it), the better you can protect it. So therefore a good start would be to read about security aspects related to the system your talking about. Good luck my friend.
8th Feb 2019, 7:40 PM
Roi
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// don't keep your social media accounts open or active when you are not using them // don't use unsecured Wi-Fi, use your own data. // don't access unsecured websites. // always keep updating your anti-virus. // use only trusted browser and websites // don't open unauthorized emails.
8th Feb 2019, 8:54 PM
Shubham Chaurasiya
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Unplug all of the wires!
9th Feb 2019, 3:38 AM
Justin Arab
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Use an antivirus programme which detects spyware and other malware.
9th Feb 2019, 4:03 AM
Sonic
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Update your os, make sure its up to date and patched, you can setup firewall rules what connections comes in and out. Use command line to see what ports are open and being used, watch for your ports, disable ports that you don't use, you can also use powershell to check your network, update, and a lot more, powershell 5.0 excepts linux and mac commands which is so useful.check certificates on the applications you download. Check certificates on the websites you go on and make sure thier secure with https. You can download extension to the browser called https everywhere it won't let you go on nonsecure websites. u can use honey pots, ids,Also use antivirus, you can try company called cylance ,they use ai to catch malaware. also you can run sandbox on application or browser. when you download something u can check if the hash matches one from application, use hash calc
9th Feb 2019, 4:58 AM
Markpeach96
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Well, the best way to have a minimal sense of security is: 1 implementing whitelisting 2 setting several honeypots 3 auditing critical/production code 4 using intrusion detection systems, like snort 5 having an update testing environment 6 setting up an updated vulnerabilities management system 7 using anti-spam or email protection system
9th Feb 2019, 2:40 AM
Juan Sixto Nathan
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If your worried about a sketchy file, run it through VirusTotal multiple parts of the same file, while your at it, including bin files, the EXE itself, etc
7th Feb 2019, 11:15 PM
AAAAAAA
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Practice the dark arts of the blackhat and escalate your own systems. Apply necissarry patches and keep up to date with current vulnrabilities (zero day attacks). Practice fuzzing etc.
11th Feb 2019, 12:00 AM
Justin Arab
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Abhijeet sharma for windows...there is an option to disable your computer as a router from bios...use it only for work. Lock screens do work and shutdown pc and wifi ...are simple and work best,lol. BUT WHY you recommend to not use removable devices?
23rd Jun 2019, 10:17 AM
FIREmonger
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Clear answer, "You can never protect any system from being hacked , you can just prevent or stop an attack " If you are asking how to "prevent "your system from being hacked then :- - Use an updated , strong malware scanner. -Harden your system by changing security settings to most restricted level( may cause GUI interferences). -Be aware on any network, that means firewall settings,cookies,links,clicks everything you do must be done with full awareness. -Use trusted websites ,sources for downloads and software installation. -Be aware of latest Social engineering attacks. -Dont share or keep "abcd" as passwords.
7th Jul 2019, 2:51 PM
Saket Bhatt
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If you use windows, You may want to put a password before access to the cmd (It is a feature.) Stops batch file attack.
19th Jun 2019, 7:53 AM
FIREmonger
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I'm not a network engineer. Hahahaha But for this case, it's enought to use trusted antivirus.
28th Feb 2019, 5:43 AM
Rindang Hartana Silaen
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for linux Use whonix. The port separation thing features,is good.
19th Jun 2019, 7:55 AM
FIREmonger
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